Cost of Living Calculator - Sierra Madre, California vs DeKalb, Illinois


The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 59.9% cheaper than Sierra Madre, California.

You would need a salary of $40,116 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Madre, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Sierra Madre, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Sierra Madre, California
Sierra Madre, CA vs Dekalb, IL
Compared to Sierra Madre, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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